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The Taliban Unveiled: Insights from 'Hollywood Gate' Dec 20, 2024

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Documentary filmmaker Ibrahim Nash’at joins The Afterburn Podcast to share the extraordinary story behind Hollywood Gate, his harrowing year embedded with the Taliban during their rise to power in Afghanistan. Gain unparalleled insights into the human side of the Taliban, the challenges of capturing history in the making, and the global implications of their return to rule. Don’t miss this candid and gripping conversation about filmmaking, geopolitics, and survival.

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Peaceful Transfer of President Power 🇺🇸 Why Syria Matters 🇸🇾 Why Biden Visited Angola 🇦🇴 Dec 16, 2024

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In this episode of the Afterburn podcast, the "Flash" McVay hosts "Toad" Williamson and "Zero" Fox. Both "Toad" and "Zero" are intelligence officers and provide their insight into the historical context of presidential transitions, focusing on the implications of power shifts in U.S. history. They explore the current dynamics of the Syrian conflict, highlighting the roles of various factions and international interests. The conversation concludes with an analysis of President Biden's recent trip to Angola, examining its significance in the context of great power competition and resource extraction strategies.

Chad "Vinny" Vincelette | TOP GUN Fighter Pilot | F-14 & F/A-1 Dec 13, 2024

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Join John 'Rain' Waters, former Air Force fighter pilot, on The Afterburn Podcast as he sits down with Captain (Ret) Chad "Vinny" Vincelette, a retired Navy F-14 Tomcat and F/A-18 fighter pilot, to share his experiences during his time in the U.S. Navy. https://www.victory-strategies.com/vincelette

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In this gripping episode, Vinny recounts his unforgettable ejection at 20,000 feet during Operation Iraqi Freedom, the challenges of ejecting at night over enemy territory, and how he survived against all odds.

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• Life as an F-14 pilot during Operation Southern Watch and Iraqi Freedom.
• Transitioning from Tomcats to Super Hornets and the evolution of naval aviation technology.
• Unforgettable moments, including 40-foot sea states and carrier landings at night.
This episode is packed with adrenaline-pumping stories and insights into the life of a naval aviator. Don’t miss this deep dive into the realities of flying, ejecting, and surviving in some of the toughest conditions imaginable.

A-10 to Leave Overseas | 🇷🇺 Russia Trades S-400🇰🇵 | OA-1K SkyWarden Dec 09, 2024

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In this week’s episode, we dive into the latest global defense and aviation updates: Turkey’s renewed push for F-35s and its shifting modernization plans, Russia’s experimental Oreshnik missile test, and a closer look at Iran’s Shahed drones fueling modern warfare. We’ll also explore the U.S.-China prisoner swap, the historic first combat sortie of the F-22 Raptor, and more. Tune in for expert analysis and compelling stories from the frontlines of global security.

Kyle Rempfer | From Combat Controller to Washington Post Journalist Dec 06, 2024

In this episode 120 of the @AfterburnPodcast host John 'Rain' Waters as he sits down with Kyle Rempfer, a former Combat Controller in the U.S. Air Force and current Washington Post journalist. In this episode, Kyle shares his journey from special operations to the newsroom, recounting stories from the battlefield and insights from his journalism career.

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CIA Analyst Captured | DF-26 "Guam Express" | U.S. Authorizes Strike Weapon | Lowdown 27 Nov 24 Nov 27, 2024

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This conversation covers a range of significant military and geopolitical topics, including the enduring legacy of the B-52 bomber, the emergence of China's DF-26 missile as a strategic threat, the implications of recent espionage cases, the government's handling of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), and various global incidents that highlight rising tensions. The discussion emphasizes the interconnectedness of military technology, international relations, and the ongoing challenges faced by defense agencies.

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Su-57 gets Roasted | J-35 Appearance | 737 Cargo Fire Lowdown 15 Nov 2024 Nov 15, 2024

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In this episode of The Lowdown, we dive into the latest military aviation and geopolitical developments. We discuss the Su-57 or rather the T-50 that made an appearance in China, the new Chinese J-35, a cargo fire on a 737 and more.

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Seamus "Flats" Flatley Legacy of Naval Aviation | F-14 Fighter Pilot & TOP Gun Graduate Nov 08, 2024

Retired Navy fighter pilot Seamus "Flats" Flatley joins @AfterburnPodcast for an episode that dives deep into Naval Aviation. Join Mike "Flash" McVay as he discusses with "Flats" a wide range of topics from the F-14 Tomcat's evolution into an Air-to-Ground platform, his experiences as a Forward Air Controller (FAC-A) during Operation Iraqi Freedom, and his time at Blackwater and the light attack aircraft program.

Lowdown 4 Nov 2024 | $150,000 Soap Dispensers | 🚨TOD: F-35I "Adir" | F-35B Crash Report Nov 04, 2024

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In this episode of The Lowdown, we dive into the latest military aviation and geopolitical developments. We discuss F-16 and F-22 deployments to Kadena Air Base, F-22 Drone Nets, U.S. citizen jailed in Russia, Ukrainian F-16 air-to-air kill and more.

Life Flying Army Helicopters as a Blackhawk Pilot | CW3 Jon "Muttley" Behuniak Nov 01, 2024

In this episode of the Afterburn Podcast, John "Rain" Waters sits down with Jon "Muttley" Behuniak, a seasoned Army aviator. They dive into the intense realities of helicopter operations, sharing experiences from a recent mission in Asheville that demanded quick thinking and precision.

They explore the roles within the Army National Guard, emphasizing the importance of teamwork and adaptability in high-stakes situations. The conversation also covers the differences between helicopters like the Black Hawk and CH-47 Chinook, as well as the emotional weight of medevac missions and the pressures of checkrides.

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Alex Grandahl | U.S. Army National Guard Blackhawk Pilot Oct 25, 2024

Join John Waters as he hosts this episode of the Afterburn Podcast with his guest, U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 3 Alex "Malibu" Grandahl. In this episode, Alex "Malibu" Grandahl shares his journey from aspiring race car driver to Army aviator, detailing the challenges he faced along the way, including setbacks in his military recruitment process and the determination that fueled his pursuit of aviation. He reflects on the lessons learned from racing, the importance of resilience, and the unique experiences that shaped his path to becoming a pilot. Grandahl shares his extensive journey through military flight training, discussing the challenges and triumphs he faced. He discusses the evolution of flight school, the differences in training between the Army and Air Force, and the realities of being a pilot in the Guard.

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Lowdown 14 Oct 24| Lord of War is Back 🚨 SA-17 🚨 F-16 Shoot Down Oct 14, 2024

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In this episode of The Lowdown, we dive into the latest military aviation and geopolitical developments. We discuss F-16 and F-22 deployments to Kadena Air Base, F-22 Drone Nets, U.S. citizen jailed in Russia, Ukrainian F-16 air-to-air kill and more.

Lowdown 7 Oct 24: Su-35 Headbutt | Felon Air-to-Air 🚨TOD: Chinese Missiles | Turkish F-16 Near Miss Oct 07, 2024

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In this episode of The Lowdown, we dive into the latest military aviation and geopolitical developments. We discuss a dramatic encounter where a Russian Su-35 performed a risky maneuver near a U.S. F-16 in the Arctic. We also explore the complexities of Chinese air-to-air missile advancements, including the PL-10 and PL-12. Additionally, we cover Turkey's F-16 near miss and the intriguing case of a North Korean defector's bus theft in South Korea. Tune in for insights on these stories and more, including SpaceX's Crew-9 mission and China's C919 airliner ambitions.

Lowdown 30 Sept 2024 : Dumb Tactical Vehicle 🚨TOD: S-400 Triumf | 🇺🇦 F-16s Destroyed Sep 30, 2024

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Kevin Shipp | How This Tiny Tennessee Town Keeps The U.S. Military Supplied With Nukes Sep 27, 2024

This is part three of a multi-series episode recorded on-site at the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, TN. In this episode, Kevin Shipp, a seasoned expert with 16 years of experience at the Y-12 National Security Complex, discusses the critical role of Y-12 in the United States' nuclear deterrence strategy. From disassembling Cold War-era weapons to modernizing the nuclear triad, Kevin provides a behind-the-scenes look at how Y-12 ensures the reliability and safety of America's nuclear arsenal. Explore the history, challenges, and future of Y-12, and learn why nuclear deterrence remains a cornerstone of national security.

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Lowdown 23 Sep | Houthi Homemade SAM 🚨TOD: J-20 "Mighty Dragon" | F-35s to Romania Sep 23, 2024

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In this week's lowdown, we discuss various topics, Air Force Pilot shortage, China's fifth-generation J-20 "Mighty Dragon," America's only pilot Ace of Vietnam.

Gene Sievers| Site Manager at Y-12 National Security Complex| The Tennessee Town That Built America's Nuclear Arsenal Sep 20, 2024

This is part two of a multi-series episode recorded on-site at the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, TN. In this episode, we sit down with Gene Sievers, who is the Site Manager at Y-12 National Security Complex and retired Navy Captain. The Y-12 National Security Complex, located in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, is a site that plays a crucial role in national security. It has a rich history dating back to the Manhattan Project and continues to be a center of excellence for enriched uranium production. Y-12 serves three main missions: maintaining a safe and effective stockpile for nuclear weapon secondaries, global non-proliferation efforts, and providing feedstock for Naval Reactors. The site is undergoing rejuvenation and modernization to meet increased production demands and clean up the legacy from the Cold War. Y-12 is a vital part of the nuclear triad, ensuring a credible nuclear deterrent.

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Lowdown 16 Sep 24: Navy SEAL Arrested, Threat of the Day: J-10C , F-35 is Too Loud, Americans sentenced to death in Congo Sep 16, 2024

“Stab” Holmes — father, loving husband, and F-16 fighter pilot in the D.C. Guard. — In August, he was diagnosed with an incurable tumor that grows in the brain stem, making surgery almost impossible. An attempt to remove the cancer was made but was unsuccessful. As you might imagine, there is a long list of expenses that rack up, from treatment to everyday needs such as childcare. Please consider supporting “Stab” and his family with a GoFundMe setup by fellow squadron mates.

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In this week's lowdown, we discuss various topics, including the Navy Seal arrested in Venezuela in an alleged CIA plot, B-21 Raider bases announced, an Alaskan 737 aborts a takeoff to miss a Southwest 737 and more.

Inside Y-12 National Security Complex's Nuclear Security Mission | Dr. Martin Williamson #113 Sep 15, 2024

Oak Ridge, TN. In this episode, Dr. Martin Williamson sits down to discuss nuclear security and the role of the Y-12 National Security Complex. Dr. Williamson is the Senior Director of Global Security and Strategic Partnerships for Consolidated Nuclear Security at Y-12. He is a Nuclear Engineer by trade and has over twenty years of experience with the National Nuclear Security Agency.

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Chapters

00:00 Securing Nuclear Materials and Preventing Proliferation
04:09 The Significance of Criticality Accidents
10:24 The Impact of the Collapse of the Soviet Union
16:29 The Effectiveness of Nuclear Deterrence
17:24 Implications of the US-Russia Relationship
18:22 Addressing Rogue Actors Pursuing Nuclear Weapons
23:06 Training and Developing Experts for Nuclear Security

Lowdown 9 Sep 2024 | F-35 Pilot Crashes Apache | Flamethrower Drone | 🇻🇪 Plane Seized | NGAD Sep 09, 2024

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This week we cover various topics including the F-35 pilot crashing an AH-64, the history of Korean Airways Flight 007, China's investment in Africa, Putin's visit to Mongolia, Ukraine's flamethrower drone, and more. H

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#112 Wade "Prada" Hetrick | The Mighty C-17 Sep 06, 2024

Join John "Rain" Waters and guest Wade "Prada" Hetrick on Ep 112 of @AfterburnPodcast. "Prada" is a C-17 Weapons School graduate and instructor who shares his insight and experience flying the C-17, the C-17's performance capabilities, and How the C-17 fits into the operations against a near-peer adversary.

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Lowdown 1 Sep 2024 | Mach 3.5 in an SR-71 | Ukraine F-16 Crashed | ISIS Raid Kills 15 | Drone Wingman Sep 01, 2024

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In this week's lowdown, we discuss various topics, including an ISIS, F-35 TR-3 issues, Japanese airspace incursion and more.

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#111 Forrest Underwood | Former AFSOC Pilot | Defense Innovation, A.I., and the Defense Industry Aug 30, 2024

A paradigm shift is happening in the defense industry with the integration of AI. AI has the potential to provide significant benefits to the warfighter. In episode 111 of @AfterburnPodcast Mike "Flash" McVay and guest Forrest Underwood dive into the world of defense, technology, innovation, business, and how they interact in today's world.

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Lowdown 26 Aug 24 | Soviets Atomic Bomb | Wheel O' Fear | Base Sabotaged | KC-46 Mishap Aug 26, 2024

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In this week's lowdown, we discuss various topics, including Soviet Union's first atomic bomb, KC-46 landing with the boom extended, and more.

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Lowdown 19 Aug 24 | Bud Anderson | Taliban Driving MRAPs | North Korean Laptop Farm Aug 19, 2024

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In this week's lowdown, we discuss various topics, including Colonel Bud Anderson, arms deals, espionage, military mishaps, and international conflicts.

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#110 General Minihan | Commander Air Mobility Command Aug 16, 2024

General Minihan is the Commander of Air Mobility Command. General Minihan is responsible for leading over 100,000 active duty, Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve Airmen, and civilians to ensure execution of the air mobility mission for the joint force, allies, and partners.

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Lowdown 12 Aug 24 | B-1 Commander Fired | Ace of Guadalcanal | New Air Force Helicopter Aug 12, 2024

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#109 The Art of Dynamic Targeting: Future of Warfare Aug 09, 2024

Mike "Flash" McVay, hosts episode 109, with guests "Zero" Fox and "Toad" Williamson to dive into the world of targeting. Both "Zero" and "Fox " bring years of experience in the intel world to the discussion to dive deep into a variety of topics.

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Lowdown 5 Aug 2024 | Operation Tidal Wave | Billionaire Terrorist 💀 | Army Solider Convicted in Russia Aug 05, 2024

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#108 Rep Burgess Owens Aug 02, 2024

In episode 108, Mike "Flash" McVay hosts Congressman Burgess Owens from Utah's 4th district. They discuss his time playing in the NFL for the Raiders, winning a Super Bowl, to the issues surrounding Taiwan and education in the U.S.

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Lowdown 29 Jul 2024 | North Korean Hacker Hired | B-1 Crash Report | China's Nuclear Demands Jul 29, 2024

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#107 Nathan "Yokel" O'Kelly | F/A-18 Fighter Pilot Jul 27, 2024

In episode 107 of the @AfterburnPodcast Nathan "Yokel" O'Kelly sits down to share his US Navy journey from enlisted to becoming an F/A-18 fighter pilot. "Yokel" dives into the challenges and demands of landing on an aircraft carrier, what it's like to be a Fighter Pilot, Landing Signals Officer, leadership, and much more.

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Lowdown 23 Jul 2024 | Chinese J-10 Exercise w/UAE | CIA Analyst Indicted | Growler Air-to-Air Kill Jul 23, 2024

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#106 Brig Gen (Ret) Max "Stiffy" Stitzer Jul 19, 2024

In episode 106, Mike "Flash" McVay, hosts Brigadier General (Ret) Max Stitzer where they discuss a wide-ranging career in the military, from being an enlisted target intel specialist to becoming a maintenance officer and eventually a general officer.

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He shares his experiences and favorite assignments, including his time at the Air Force Reserve and the Pentagon. General Stitzer also talks about the importance of mentorship and the impact of the AMOS (Advanced Maintenance and Munitions Operator School) program. He provides insights into serving in the Pentagon and navigating the political landscape. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the establishment of the U.S. Space Force.

Gen Stitzer discusses the establishment of the Space Force and the challenges it faced. He emphasizes that the creation of the Space Force was driven by Congress and the recognition that space is a warfighting domain.

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Lowdown - 16 Jul 2024 | Pilot Obstructs NTSB | Airliner Near Miss | Around the World KC-46 Flight Jul 16, 2024

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Welcome to the latest episode of "Lowdown" on the Afterburn podcast, where we dive into aviation and defense news. This week, we look back into a bit of recent history with iTurkey's failed coup attempt on July 15, 2016, and its impact on the F-35 program. Turkey's shift towards Russia led to its removal from the F-35 program.

We also cover the latest in aviation mishaps, including a tail strike incident involving a 777, a food poisoning scare on a Delta flight, a tragic maintenance accident on a Varesh Airlines 737, Boeing's Starliner mission, and the groundbreaking KC-46's nonstop around-the-world flight.

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00:00 The Turkish Coup Attempt and Turkey's Removal from the F-35 Program

01:38 Aviation News: Tail Strike, Flight Diversion, and Maintenance Worker Fatality

03:07 Former Airline Pilot Pleads Guilty to Obstructing NTSB Investigation

04:04 Incident Involving Two Regional Jets and Stranded NASA Astronauts

05:00 Aura: Identity Protection and Data Breach Notification

06:28 Defense Updates: KC-46 Around-the-World Flight and ICBM Upgrade Program

08:12 Issues with TR3 Upgrade and Delayed F-35 Deliveries

09:37 Chinese Military Ships Spotted off the Coast of Alaska and Russia's Presence in Cuba

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#105 Patrick "Burt" Brown | A-10 Pilot & Weapons Officer | Could the F/A-18 Replace the A-10 Jul 08, 2024

In this episode of the Afterburn Podcast, we dive into the possibility of replacing the A-10 Warthog with the F/A-18 Super Hornet.

This episode is hosted by John "Rain" Waters who is joined by Patrick "Burt" Brown, an experienced A-10 pilot and Weapons School Instructor.

"Burt" has presented the idea (see article link below) of replacing the A-10 with the F-18 Super Hornet in the United States Air Force. He makes the case for the Super Hornet, highlighting its asymmetrical capabilities, austere field capability, weapons loadout, and joint outside platform. The discussion also touches on the concept of agile combat employment and the importance of retaining the knowledge and skill set within the A-10 community. The conversation explores alternative options such as the Super Tucano, T-7, and F-15EX, but ultimately concludes that the Super Hornet is the best choice.

The conversation explores the viability of using F-18 Super Hornets as a replacement for the A-10 Warthog. The main themes discussed include the need to preserve the knowledge and skill set of the A-10 community, the importance of maintaining production capacity for fighter jets, and the potential advantages of the Super Hornet in terms of versatility and asymmetry. The conversation also touches on the possibility of the Air Force acquiring Growlers and the challenges of organizational change and specialization within the F-35 program.

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#104 (Re-Release) Maj Brett DeVries | A-10 Gun Malfunction Results in Gear Up Landing with No Canopy Jul 01, 2024

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This episode originally aired as episode 21. "2Watt is an A-10 pilot who, on July 20th, 2017, conducted a low-angle strafe during an operational check flight. The gun malfunctioned, causing the canopy to be jettisoned and damaging the aircraft's hydraulic system.

"2Watt" successfully recovered the stricken aircraft to a nearby field. For his superior airmanship, he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.

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#103 Col (Ret) Tom "Gunn" Dorl | USAF Combat Search and Rescue Jun 24, 2024

Episode 103 of the Afterburn Podcast, hosted by Mike "Flash" McVay and Ridge "Kelso" Flick. They dig into the complexities of Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) with their guest, retired USAF Colonel Tom "Gunn" Dorl. "Gunn" spent a career in the Air Force focused on personnel recovery and now flies for a corporate aviation company and is a Senior Director for Victory Strategies. In this episode, they discuss the world of CSAR and how elements from the world of planning and executing personnel recovery missions cross over into the business world.

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#102 Joe Weiss | Critical Infrastructure Attack: The Cybersecurity Risks We Ignore Jun 17, 2024

In Episode 101 of the Afterburn Podcast, host John "Rain" Waters sits down with Joe Weiss, a nuclear engineer and pioneer in ICS cybersecurity, to discuss the critical importance of securing industrial control systems. With over 40 years of experience in industrial instrumentation, control systems, and automation, Joe sheds light on the vulnerabilities within our infrastructure that are often overlooked. From power plants and water systems to the complex networks that keep our daily lives running, Joe explains how these systems are at risk and what needs to be done to protect them. This eye-opening conversation is essential for anyone interested in cybersecurity, industrial systems, and the future of our nation's critical infrastructure.

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#101 Hal Sundt | Birth of the A-10 Warthog Jun 10, 2024

In this episode of the Afterburn Podcast, John "Rain" Waters and Mike "Flash" McVay sit down with Hal Sundt, author of "Warplane: How the Military Reformers Birthed the A-10 Warthog." https://amzn.to/3VC9B3i

Join us as we dive into the story behind the A-10's development, its impact on modern warfare, and the key figures who championed its creation. Hal shares insights from his extensive research and interviews, revealing the challenges and triumphs that led to the birth of this iconic aircraft. Whether you're an aviation enthusiast or a history buff, this episode offers a deep dive into the world of military aviation and the legacy of the A-10 Warthog.

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#100 Col (Ret) Scott "Soup" Campbell | 3x Distinguished Flying Cross | Operation Anaconda | Jun 03, 2024

Episode 100 of @AfterburnPodcast with Colonel (Ret) Scott 'Soup' Campbell shares his experiences and insights from his time flying the A-10 during the early days of Afghanistan. Col. Campbell led the first and second A-10 missions into Afghanistan during OPERATION ANACONDA. He was awarded three Distinguished Flying Crosses (citations link below) as a result of those early combat missions. He is a former A-10 Weapons School graduate and instructor.

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#99 Bro Chat - Hawg Edition | Hosted by Mike "Flash" McVay May 24, 2024

Mike "Flash" McVay hosts episode 99 of @AfterburnPodcast for a "Hawg" Bro Chat. "Flash" is joined by fellow A-10 pilots (although "Flash" has since abandoned them and moved onto the F-16 and now F-35). He is joined by Dan "Satan" Levy, Dan “Duffle” Lusardi, and Ridge “Kelso” Flick.

They share their unique perspectives on the A-10 community, the culture, and the mindset of A-10 pilots. They discuss the importance of preserving the Hawg driver mentality and the need for experienced pilots to pass on their knowledge. They also touch on the changing landscape of warfare and the challenges faced by the next generation of pilots.

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#98 Jack "Farley" Stewart | F/A-18 Top Gun Graduate | Adversary Pilot | Author May 17, 2024

Jack "Farely" Stewart returns to the podcast to share his experience as a US Navy Adversary Pilot and their roles and responsibilities. His second book, Outlaw, is now available.

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#97 Greg "B.A." Anders | Fighter Pilot | Founder FireCorn Popcorn May 06, 2024

Ep 97 with Greg "B.A" Anders. B.A." is a former fighter pilot who now wears many hats. He is the founder of https://firecornpopcorn.com/, which has skillfully brought the lifeblood of the fighter squadron, jalapeño popcorn, to your door.

"B.A" has over 4,500 flight hours to his name. After graduating from the US Air Force Academy in 1985, he served 15 years on active duty, followed by six years with the Idaho Air National Guard as part of the 190th Fighter Squadron in Boise. During the spring of 2003, Greg was deployed to Kuwait and Iraq for four months as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He participated in major combat operations, flying 27 sorties in the A-10, and conducted numerous additional combat sorties during the operation's build-up phase. Greg is mission-qualified and has served as an instructor pilot for the F-15E and the B-52. His piloting experience includes flying the F-16 B & D, F-15 B & D, F-18, T-38, AT-38, and T-37.

He is the Vice President and Executive Director of the Heritage Flight Museum. https://heritageflight.org/. He is also a member of the Air Force Heritage Flight Foundation.

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#96 Rob "Z-Man" Zettel | America's TOP SECRET Cold War MiG Fighter Pilots Apr 29, 2024

Dive deep into the high-risk world of a Cold War fighter pilot as Rob "Z-Man" Zettel shares his incredible journey from flying the F-4 Phantom to flying in America's Top Secret Soviet MiG Squadron, the 4477th Red Eagles. Discover the secretive Red Eagles squadron, where elite pilots like Z-Man trained in Soviet jets to prepare American Fighter Pilots for combat. Experience firsthand accounts of dogfights, secret missions, and the sheer adrenaline of flying some of the most controversial jets in aviation history. Whether you're an aviation enthusiast or a history buff, this video offers a rare glimpse into a classified chapter of aerial warfare.

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#95 Micah "Peachez" Porter | Top Gun Graduate | F/A-18 Fighter Pilot to F-16 Air National Guard Apr 22, 2024

"Peachez" is a former F/A-18 turned F-16 fighter pilot. "Peachez" shares his journey of overcoming several hurdles to becoming a fighter pilot in the Navy and eventually an F-16 pilot in the Air National Guard. "Peachez" is a Top Gun Graduate and former instructor at the US Navy's West Coast Weapons school.

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#94 Capt (Ret) Gene Moran | How Warfare is Changing | Houthi's and Red Sea | Hypersonic Weapons and Conflict in the Pacific Apr 15, 2024

Episode 94 @AfterburnPodcast with host John "Rain" Waters and guest, retired U.S. Navy Captain Gene Moran. Capt (Ret) Moran, is a renowned national security expert and founder of Capitol Integration. His initiatives have been implemented by Congress, The President and the Executive branch. He is a multi-best-selling author and university professor, holds a PhD in Public Policy, and previously served as a Captain in the United States Navy, where he commanded both a cruiser and a destroyer.

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In this conversation, we delve into the evolving landscape of global warfare and the multifaceted challenges faced by the United States in navigating tensions with major powers like China and Russia. We explore the tactical and strategic dynamics of conflicts in key regions such as the Mediterranean, the Red Sea, and the Pacific, shedding light on the critical role of naval responses and their repercussions on international commerce and maritime security.

We also highlight the complexities of military readiness and the imperative of modernizing defense capabilities to counter emerging technologies, such as hypersonic missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles.

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#93 Jake "Shuter" Scott | F-16 Air National Guard Fighter Pilot Apr 08, 2024

"Shuter" is a career fighter pilot in the Air National Guard who has also successfully navigated the world of business. We sat down at the annual Guns Garin Memorial Golf Tournament to hear a little about his path and accomplishments.

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Bro Chat 16.0 Apr 01, 2024

Bro Chat 16.0 - From the Boeing debacle, flying fighters, emergencies, and more.

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Exchange pilots bring diverse experiences and perspectives to training programs.

Cultural differences can be observed in smoking habits and gym facilities.

The ACSC program is a challenging but rewarding experience for military officers.

Boeing has faced recent challenges and controversies in the aviation industry. RVSM airspace requires specific capabilities for aircraft to operate at higher altitudes.

Hypocapnia can cause symptoms similar to hypoxia and can be a challenge to deal with.

The promotion process in the military can be lengthy and bureaucratic.

The support system in the Air National Guard and Reserves can be inefficient and frustrating.

The child tax credit can provide financial relief for families with children.

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Lowdown 24 Mar | F-117 Shoot Down | United Airlines Rough Month | Retiring F-22s | US Army Spy Mar 25, 2024

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In this episode, Rain discusses various aviation incidents, including the 25th anniversary of the F-117 Night Hawk incident, United Airlines mishaps, and downsizing in the Air Force. He also covers the indictment of John Travolta's pilots, the importance of checking TFRs during election season, and the F-35 engine review delay. Other topics include the recognition of an F-16 pilot, an Army intelligence NCO arrested for spying, and the YAP Airfield expansion. Rain also touches on the Hong Kong security law, Chinese warplanes near US air defense zones, a former British woman's bid for citizenship being denied, the Ghar Daur Port attack in Pakistan, and the continuation of the Gaza conflict.

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Aviation incidents and mishaps can occur, even with established airlines like United Airlines.

The Air Force is planning to downsize and retire certain aircraft to make room for new acquisitions.

The F-35 engine review has been delayed, potentially causing further delays in the Block 4 modernization of the aircraft.

Recognition and awards are given to pilots who demonstrate exceptional skills and avert potential disasters.

International conflicts and security issues continue to impact various regions, such as Hong Kong, Pakistan, and Gaza.

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#92 - Chinese Invasion of Taiwan - What would it look like? Col (Ret) Mark Cancian Mar 12, 2024

Colonel Mark Cancian is a retired Marine with over 30 years of active and reserve service. He is a Senior Advisor for the Center for Strategic & International Studies. In this episode he discusses the results of a war game that simulated a Chinese invasion of Taiwan. The Ukraine conflict and the conflict between Israel and Hamas.

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What Went Wrong with the Thunderbirds? How did they fix it? (Re-broadcast) Feb 23, 2024

As we roll into airshow season it is a great time to bump this back up the list. Shoutout to "Pako" over at the Merge Newsletter for bringing this together.

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#91 Josh "Cabo" Gunderson | Arctic Alert Missions in the F-15C Eagle to F-22 Raptor Demo Pilot | Feb 16, 2024

"Cabo" is the former Commander and Pilot for the F-22 Demonstration team. Prior to his time on the F-22 Demo team, "Cabo" was a line fighter pilot in the F-22 and F-15C.

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Lowdown 13 Feb 24 | A-10 Air-to-Air Kill | Challenger Crash | F-16 Ejection | A-50 Shot Down Feb 13, 2024

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#90 Thomas “MET” Kristensen | Danish F-16 Pilot Feb 04, 2024

"MET" is a career fighter pilot with over 4,000 hours in the mighty Viper. He has flown in support of Operation Allied Force, Operation Unified Protector, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Inherent Resolve. He is one of Denmark's most experienced fighter pilots and author.

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#89 Louis "Shiner" Nolting - Combat Search and Rescue Jan 26, 2024

Louis "Shiner" Nolting rejoins the podcast to discuss Combat Search and Rescue, the new HH-60W and more. Check out his first episode, where "Shiner" recounts his deployment to Afghanistan in 2011, where he was awarded two Distinguished Flying Crosses.

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Hit by Enemy Fire - Two Distinguished Flying Crosses - Louis "Shiner" Nolting (#17 Rebroadcast) Jan 26, 2024

This is a rebroadcast from episode 17 when "Shiner" joined the podcast to share his story. We dive deep into his two Distinguished Flying Crosses which he was awarded.

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#88 Justin "ALF" Dumais | F-16 Fighter Pilot - Olympic Athlete Jan 15, 2024

"Alf" is a career fighter pilot and former Olympic athlete. We sat down at the annual Guns Garin Memorial Golf Tournament to chat F-16, Air Force, and "Guns" Garin.

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Lowdown 8 Jan 24 - Japan Airlines Collision | B-1 Crew Ejects | TSA Director Arrested | Houthi Drone Boats Jan 08, 2024

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#87 Cody Alford - USMC Special Operations - MARSOC - Entrepreneur Jan 01, 2024

Cody is a former Marine Raider turned entrepreneur. Cody opens up about his raw and intense experiences, from violent missions to the daily struggles with military bureaucracy. We'll dive into the founding of MARSOC, the special operations branch of the Marine Corps, and hear Cody's candid thoughts on military leadership, the impact of service on personal life, and his unexpected transition to civilian life.

With unflinching honesty, Cody details his personal battles, from being on the KIA list to the psychological toll of warfare, and recounts a particularly harrowing encounter during the battle of Fallujah. Beyond the battlefield, Cody confronts societal issues, including his views on media influence and the need to foster critical thinking in our youth.

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Lowdown 22 Dec 2023 - Battle of Takur Ghar | North Korean Missile Launch | Air Force Pilot Bonus | F-15SGs to Gaum? Dec 22, 2023

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#86 Mike "Pako" Benitez | B-21 Raider First Flight | What's the F-15EX Plan? | F-22 / F-35 Modernization Dec 18, 2023

Mike "Pako" Benitez rejoins for episode 86 @AfterburnPodcast . "Pako" is a former Marine turned F-15E Weapon System Officer. He hosts @TheMergeMedia Podcast and Merge Newsletter 👉 https://www.themerge.co/

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00:00 Podcast challenges led to valuable insights.

06:19 Creating podcast by reading saved round content.

13:15 Viper chased by F-16 near B-21 bomber.

18:53 Struggles with software, code, and electric vehicles.

22:02 Air force needs more bombers, currently insufficient.

30:17 F 35, X 35, X 32, X planes.

32:28 Rapidly iterate to restore defense industry technology.

37:38 Dubai air show 2017: diverse demonstrations, aircraft deals.

45:41 Ship briefing rooms expanded due to complications.

51:15 Controversy over aircraft acquisition in military budget.

52:57 Guard wants funding for aircraft sustainment and upgrades.

59:51 Affordable mass production with autonomy replaces manned elements.

01:04:09 Continuing resolution keeps spending and government working.

01:12:36 Combat capable, but need costly upgrades - Congress.

01:13:27 Raptor is easy to fly, but tactical training.

01:18:32 Adaptive engine can address some problems.

01:25:04 Person recounts daring rescue mission from past.

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Lowdown 12 Dec - Pardo's Push | Van's Aircraft Bankrupt | DoD Grounds All Ospreys | Franken F-35 Dec 12, 2023

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Lowdown 1 Dec - Fatal Skydiving Accident | AC-130J Hammers Militants | Pirates Captured Dec 01, 2023

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Bro Chat 15.0 - Chinese Fighter Jet Overshoots - Refueling in the F-15 and more Nov 27, 2023

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#85 Jack "Farely" Stewart - F/A-18 Fighter Pilot Nov 20, 2023

Jack "Farely" Stewart is a former F/A-18 fighter pilot and Top Gun graduate, and most recently, a published author. Grab his new book "Unknown Rider" here: https://amzn.to/3unguKr

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Lowdown 17 Nov | B-21 First Flight | Delta Pilot Threatens Captain | T-7 Flight and more. Nov 17, 2023

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#84 Kevin Latchman | Air Force Cross Recipient | Missed Bus on Runway by 10 feet! Nov 08, 2023

Kevin Latchman is a Royal Air Force C-17 officer who has commanded at multiple levels within the RAF. He joined the @AfterburnPodcast to share his story and perspectives throughout his Air Force Career. He was awarded the Air Force Cross for his actions during the Kabul Afghanistan evacuation in August 2021. Group Captain Kevin Latchman's superior airmanship adverted certain disaster during a takeoff when vehicles crossed the runway during his takeoff roll.

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#83 Brett Yoakum - From Firefighting to Law Enforcement to C-17 Loadmaster: Afghanistan Withdrawal Chaos Nov 03, 2023

Brett Yoakum joins @AfterburnPodcast for episode 83. Brett is a C-17 loadmaster a former police officer and a firefighter. Brett recalls his harrowing time in Afghanistan, where he found himself in the midst of chaos during the Kabul evacuation missions.

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Lowdown 30 October | 767 Engine Failure | Pilot Attempted Murder | Chinese Defense Minister Fired Oct 30, 2023

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Dive into the latest global events as we discuss escalating tensions with Iran's proxy forces in the Middle East, and the U.S. bolstering its defense posture. We'll also touch on the shocking off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot incident, Boeing's financial turbulence over the Air Force One project, and the renaming of U.S. Army posts in Georgia. Plus, get insights into China's diplomatic moves with its new defense minister and the rocky road to the San Francisco summit. Lastly, we delve into the chilling reports of Russia executing its soldiers. Don't miss this comprehensive roundup of the week's most pressing news!

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Lowdown 23 Oct | Chinese Fighter Intercepts | 757 Hydraulic Failure | Charges Dropped Against Army Colonel Oct 23, 2023

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#82 Dylan "Habu" Thorpe: A-10 Fighter Pilot - From Weapon Systems Operator to A-10 Demo Pilot Oct 19, 2023

Retired A-10 Fighter Pilot, Dylan "Habu" Thorpe joins episode 82 of @AfterburnPodcast with John "Rain" Waters. Dive deep into Habu's career from a Weapon Systems Operator in the F-15E to his journey to becoming an A-10. Explore combat stories, air show highlights, and the intricate world of Combat Search and Rescue. Thanks to @e3aviationassociation for bringing out the film crew. Check out E3 Aviation's awesome aviation community here: https://bit.ly/E3Aviation

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Lowdown 16 Oct | Airbus Flying out of a Field - Reno T-6 Crash Report - F/A-18 Near Miss and More Oct 16, 2023

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#81 Sam McIntyre - Valor Above Kabul: U-28 Special Operations Pilot | Distinguished Flying Cross Oct 09, 2023

In episode 81 @AfterburnPodcast Colonel Samuel G. McIntyre, a U-28A Air Force Special Operations Pilot, who distinguished himself during the tumultuous events unfolding at Hamid Karzai International Airport, Kabul, Afghanistan. Amidst the initial Taliban invasion and the emergency United States embassy evacuation, Colonel McIntyre's exceptional flying skill, courage, and precision defensive maneuvers were pivotal in safeguarding the lives of his crew, Afghan civilians, and U.S. embassy and military personnel. For his actions, he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross with Valor. Read the DFC citation here: https://bit.ly/McIntyre_DFC_Citation

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Colonel McIntyre’s valor is encapsulated in his receipt of the Distinguished Flying Cross, awarded for his extraordinary achievement during Operation Freedom’s Sentinel. Facing a runway obstructed by a stampede of civilians and enemies, emergency fuel conditions, and violent urban warfare, Colonel McIntyre executed unprecedented feats of airmanship, landing amidst chaos and ensuring the safe recovery of his crew.

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Richard "Spad" McSpadden Oct 06, 2023

Unfortunately, this week the aviation world lost a pillar of the community. Richard McSpadden tragically lost his life in a general aviation mishap on Sunday October 1st. I was fortunate to have been able to talk "Spad" and capture a few of those moments in the podcast. This episode was initially released as #57 back in November of 2022. Lt Col (Ret) Richard "Spad" McSpadden is the Senior Vice President of AOPA's Air Safety Institute. Prior to his time at AOPA, "Spad" lead large efforts in the IT industry after serving 20 years in the Air Force. His Air Force career began with him flying the F-15C and he would later become the Commander and Flight Leader of the USAF Thunderbirds.

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"There I was..." with Richard McSpadden (No Subscription Required) Oct 06, 2023

Richard McSpadden is a former Air Force Fighter pilot, Commander of the USAF Thunderbirds, and led AOPA's Air Safety Institute. He unfortunately passed away this week in a General Aviation accident.

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#80 (Part II) Captain Sterling Gilliam - Life as a Naval Aviator Oct 05, 2023

Episode 80 - Part II - Captain Sterling "Sterls" Gilliam joins the ⁠ @AfterburnPodcast ⁠ for episode 80. Sterls is a career naval fighter pilot and is now the National Naval Aviation Museum director in Pensacola, Florida. Check out E3 Aviation Association: ⁠https://bit.ly/E3Aviation⁠

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#80 Captain Sterling Gilliam (Part I) | Navy Fighter Pilot - 1300+ Carrier Landings - Director of National Naval Aviation Museum Oct 02, 2023

Captain Sterling "Sterls" Gilliam joins the @AfterburnPodcast for episode 80 (Part I). Sterls is a career naval fighter pilot and is now the National Naval Aviation Museum director in Pensacola, Florida. Check out E3 Aviation Association: https://bit.ly/E3Aviation

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00:00 Intro
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00:05:05 Navy museum reopens despite pandemic challenges
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00:13:03 Preparation and focus are key in Navy aviation
00:15:58 How pilots land on aircraft carriers. Landing Signal officers (LSOs) enable aircraft carrier landings
00:19:02 Naval aviation: a dynamic and essential operation
00:20:10 Optimal wind direction for aircraft carrier operations
00:24:03 Gyro-stabilized landing system on the stern of the aircraft carrier
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#79 F-35B Marine Corps Fighter Pilot | Nathaniel "Bobbitt" Keegan Sep 25, 2023

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Lowdown - How an F-35 went missing? | Also Missing...China's Defense Minister | Air Force Misses Recruiting Goal - 22 Sep 2023 Sep 22, 2023

This week on the Lowdown we look at how an F-35 can go missing, China's Defense minister has been "missing," why the Air Force missed it's recruiting goals for the first time in 25 years. Join the free newsletter and get a weekly snapshot of defense, aviation, and geopolitics: https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter

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#78 Under Enemy Fire: Air Force Pilot's Distinguished Flying Cross | Chris "Chewy" Richardson Sep 19, 2023

In episode 78 of @AfterburnPodcast , we jump into the mission where Chris 'Chewy' Richardson, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for a mission in Afghanistan. On approach into an austere airfield Chris' C-130J Hercules came under enemy fire, striking his loadmaster and damaging his aircraft. Join our Newsletter for weekly insights into defense, aviation, and geo-politics 👉 https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter

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Lowdown for the week | Russian A320 Runs out of Fuel | Air Force Pilot Training Changes | Merchant of Death Running for Office and more Sep 15, 2023

Join our new newletter or don't. The choice is yours. This week we cover the Ural A-320 that ran out of fuel and ditched into a field, a United 777 has a loss of cabin pressure, the Russian Merchant of Death is running for officer, a SU-27 almost shot down a Royal Air Force Rivet Joint last year...turns out not a malfunction, and Air Force Pilot Training 2.5 (UPT 2.5) become just UPT.

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#77 The Evolution of an Warrior: Path to Green Beret and Special Mission Unit Medic | Paresh Amin Sep 11, 2023

Dive deep into the world of elite military operations with Paresh Amin Paresh who is a seasoned warrior who has seen it all from rigorous training and covert missions. From a corpsman with Marine Reconnaissance to the Green Berets' high-stakes operations and Special Mission Unit medic, to now his pursuit to professional golf. Paresh's journey is nothing short of extraordinary. In this episode, he unveils the intricate web of the Taliban's financial networks, sharing firsthand experiences from his solo mission across Central Asia. Discover the challenges of tracing money trails in war zones, the pivotal role of the opium trade in financing terror, and the lessons learned from U.S. counternarcotics efforts. Beyond the battlefield, Paresh offers a unique perspective on the geopolitical dynamics at play and the broader challenges of maintaining stability in volatile regions. Whether you're a military enthusiast, a history buff, or someone seeking insights into the world's most secretive operations, this episode promises a riveting exploration of bravery, strategy, and resilience. Join our Weekly Newsletter for key insights - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter Hear Paresh's "There I was..." story over on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/theafterburnpodcast Afterburn Podcast Sponsors Launch Your Aviation Career - BogiDope: https://bit.ly/BogiDope Secure Your Digital Identity - Aura: https://aura.com/afterburn E3 Aviation Association: https://bit.ly/E3Aviation 🚨Afterburn Podcast Links🚨 Newsletter - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter Contact - https://www.theafterburnpodcast.com/contact Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/theafterburnpodcast Rain on IG - https://www.instagram.com/rainwaters27/?hl=en Podcast on IG - https://www.instagram.com/afterburnpodcast/ Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@rainwaters27?lang=en Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/afterburnpodcast Website - https://www.theafterburnpodcast.com/

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Lowdown for the week - Chinese spies | AIM-120 Production | B-2 Lands in Norway Sep 09, 2023

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This week we cover China's President Xi Jinping skipping the G20, Raytheon boosting AMRAAM production, Chinese spies on military bases and exploiting service members, and the B-2 landing in Norway.

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Chief Warrant Officer Rosamond - Into the Fire - 242 Lives Saved | Distinguished Flying Cross Recipient Sep 05, 2023

Three years ago, on September 5th, Chief Warrant Officer 5 Joseph Rosamond was the pilot in command of a California Air National Guard CH-47 that rescued hundreds of trapped campers in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The campers were cut off and surrounded by wildfires. The actions of CW5 Rosamond, his crew, and a fellow UH-60 Blackhawk crew risked their lives to land and recover 242 individuals in the Mammoth Pools. Despite local, state, and Homeland Security officials advising against them attempting a rescue they pressed forward, knowing they might not return. For their actions, the 7 crew members were awarded Distinguished Flying Crosses.

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Guns Garin Memorial Foundation - Supporting veteran families in their time of need and inspiring the next generation of pilots: https://bit.ly/GunsGarin In this episode I chat with brothers Michael and Zachary "Baldly" Thompson. Michael and "Baldy" are founding members of the Gun Garin Memorial foundation. Michael is a professional golfer on the PGA Tour and "Baldy" is an F-16 fighter pilot.

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Afghanistan Withdrawal - 2 Years Later - C-17 Pilot's Reflect | Alex "AP" Pelbath & Courtney "Voodoo" Vidt Sep 01, 2023

Alex "AP" Pelbath and Courtney "Voodoo" Vidt join in for a live discussion and Q&A to share their thoughts and experiences during the withdrawal from Afghanistan. "AP" served as the Air Mission Commander for the final mission out of Afghanistan. "Voodoo" is a C-17 Instructor Pilot and Weapons Officer who flew numerous evacuation missions during August 2021.

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#76 Grace Tinkey - From Chaos to Grace: A Loadmaster's Experience in the Evacuation of Afghanistan & the Road to Pilot Training Aug 28, 2023

Grace Tinkey joins us on @AfterburnPodcast for episode 76. Grace is a former C-17 loadmaster and has made a roundabout way to becoming an Air Force officer. We jump into Grace's experience during August 2021 and the role her and her fellow crew played in the daunting evacuation of Afghanistan at Hamid Karzai International Airport. She shares her firsthand experience at the challenges many faced during that period. Grace started her journey in aviation at as a cadet at the United States Air Force Academy. She shares the detour that led her to becoming a C-17 loadmaster. Grace recently commissioned as an officer and is awaiting to start pilot training. JOIN the Afterburn Newsletter for weekly nuggets of "wisdom."

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F-16s for Ukraine: Understanding the Training, Logistics, and Operational Hurdles at Hand Aug 25, 2023

The U.S. approved F-16's to Ukraine. Denmark and the Netherlands will donate F-16's to Ukraine. A coalition of 11 nations will be training Ukrainian pilots and maintainers. But there is a lot to break down with Ukraine receiving F-16's. In this episode, we talk about how many F-16's Ukraine will receive, how Ukrainian pilots will be trained, and just a few of the logistical hurdles and challenges facing Ukraine with flying and operating the F-16.

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Today we delve into the complexities and challenges surrounding Ukraine's acquisition of F-16 fighter jets. The United States has approved the Dutch and the Danes to deliver their F-16 jets to Ukraine. Denmark will begin delivering over the next three years and the Netherlands is still waiting to determine the number and frequency of delivery. While this donation is a significant asset for Ukraine's defense, there are several factors to consider, such as training, logistics, and infrastructure. Join us as we explore the training process for F-16 pilots, the maintenance requirements, and the challenges Ukraine faces in operating these jets in a contested environment. Is this acquisition the golden bullet that will save Ukraine? Tune in to find out!

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Bro Chat 14.0 | Bender’s Solo F-35 Adventure | Tough to Hit Islands | Canopy Bows Always in the Way Aug 21, 2023

Bro Chat returns to solve more problems...the problems you didn't know you had. Today we hear about "Bender" being "hubcapped" by his squadron in the Pacific, using the rearview mirror in the F-15C to get gas, fighting ISIS, and dropping ordinance in the F-16. If you haven't yet, check out the Kodiak Shack Podcast hosted by "Vader" and "Bender"

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Carl Miller - Helping to Get about Afghan Allies Out of Afghanistan Aug 14, 2023

Carl began his career flying the C-17. He taught Undergraduate Pilot Training in the T-6 and trained our Afghan Allie’s how to fly and employ the C-206. The episode originally aired in Feb of 2021. Carl shared his efforts alongside many of his peers’ efforts to help get our Afghan allies and counterparts out of Afghanistan in August of 2021. Live Discussion and Q&A with “AP” and Voodoo” on the Afterburn Podcast YouTube channel 31 August 1800 eastern Newsletter - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter
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#75 Col (Ret) Alex "AP" Pelbath | C-17 Evacuation Operations Out of Kabul | Leadership in Crisis Aug 07, 2023

Col (Ret) Alex "AP" Pelbath joins me on @AfterburnPodcast to discuss his experience as the Air Mission Commander during the evacuation of Kabul in August of 2021. "AP" shares what it was like during the initial days when chaos broke out at Kabul International Airport through his experience of planning and flying the last C-17 mission out of Afghanistan. Join "AP" & "Voodoo" for a live Q&A/discussion at the end of August (Details to follow) --Subscribe to the newsletter to be updated on when and where the live chat will go down -- https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter Alex Pelbath : linkedin.com/in/alex-pelbath

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#74 Courtney "Voodoo" Vidt: Rescuing Thousands from Afghanistan - C-17 Pilot Perspective Jul 31, 2023

Courtney "Voodoo" Vidt is a C-17 Instructor Pilot and Weapons officer. "Voodoo" and her crew were integral in the massive effort to evacuate U.S. personnel and our allies out of Afghanistan in August of 2021. We talked in-depth about her experiences during those missions.

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#73 Tyler "Feed" Davies - F/A-18 Engine Failures, Carrier Landings, and More Jul 23, 2023

Tyler “Feed” Davies is a former F/A-18 fighter pilot and Blue Angel. He began his career in the Navy on the enlisted side of the house before commissioning and becoming a pilot. We talk boat stuff, airshows, crazy landings and much more. #fighterpilot #blueangel #f18superhornet

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#72 Vice Admiral Mark "MRT" Fox - Part II - Post MiG Shoot Down to Commanding Navy's 5th Fleet Jul 14, 2023

Vice Admiral Mark "MRT" Fox returns to the @AfterburnPodcast to discuss his Naval Aviation career following his MiG-21 shootdown during Desert Storm. Including his time a the White House’s Military Liaison and commanding the US Navy’s 5th Fleet. Afterburn Podcast Sponsors Launch Your Aviation Career - BogiDope: https://bit.ly/BogiDope Secure Your Digital Identity - Aura: https://aura.com/afterburn E3 Aviation Association: https://bit.ly/E3Aviation 🚨Afterburn Podcast Links🚨 Newsletter/Contact - https://www.theafterburnpodcast.com/contact Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/theafterburnpodcast IG - https://www.instagram.com/rainwaters27/?hl=en Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@rainwaters27?lang=en Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/afterburnpodcast Website - https://www.theafterburnpodcast.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-afterburn-podcast/message

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Bro Chat 13.0 Jun 23, 2023

We're back for another round of Bro Chat. Fighter pilots solving the world’s problems even though no one asked us. Fighter Pilot Bro Chat is a series where we bring exciting guests to talk about current issues, problems, future conflicts, and what we would do if we were in charge but again no one asked us so we will leave it here. Bro Chat is a collaboration between the Afterburn Podcast and the Kodiak Shack Podcast.

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Bro Chat Memorial Day Remembrance May 28, 2023

Enjoy this weekend and the life that we have been afforded to live thanks to the sacrifice of brave men and women. In this episode we remember the men we served beside over the years.
In the last 18 months the ⁠⁠Guns Garin Memorial Foundation⁠ ⁠has given away over $150,000 to veteran families in need and are on track to give away their 20th flight school scholarship. They are passionately committed to their mission to care uniquely for veterans and their families, and inspire the next generation of pilots.

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2d Lt Alec Littler
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Kelsie Hancok - Honoring Capt Nick Losapio - TAP Memorial Day Part II May 28, 2023

In this episode we sit down with Kelsie Hancock who's fiancé, Capt Nick Losapio, was killed in Marine Corps MV-22 mishap in June of 2022. Nick was a graduate of Norwich University and had served in the United States Marine Corps for over eight years. Nick was on his way to fly at HMX-1 which is responsible for airlifting the President of the United States. I met Kelsie at the Guns Garin Memorial Golf tournament (GGMF) and for fortunate to learn a little bit about her and Nick.

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In the last 18 months the ⁠Guns Garin Memorial Foundation⁠ has given away over $150,000 to veteran families in need and are on track to give away their 20th flight school scholarship. They are passionately committed to their mission to care uniquely for veterans and their families, and inspire the next generation of pilots.

Major Richard Charles “GUNS” Garin (Rick) was a loving, dedicated, and accomplished person who made the world a better place wherever he went. He was an incredible husband, father, brother, son, friend, and pilot. "Guns" was an F-16 Fighter Pilot/Weapons Officer at McEntire Air National Guard Base and passed away suddenly in July of 2020. Several of his friends and wife came together and founded GGMF. The Guns Garrin Memorial Foundation has two missions. First, we are here to support local military families during times of hardship. Second, the foundation exists to help educate and encourage youth to explore a career in aviation. This organization was founded to honor his life and to inspire other young aspiring pilots to follow in his footsteps. The members of our board see the importance of preserving his memory through the efforts of the Foundation.

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Kelly Garin - Who was Rick "Guns" Garin? TAP Memorial Day Special Part I May 28, 2023

In this episode we sit down with Kelly Garin who shares more about who Rick "Guns" Garin was as a husband, father, and more.

In the last 18 months the Guns Garin Memorial Foundation has given away over $150,000 to veteran families in need and are on track to give away their 20th flight school scholarship. They are passionately committed to their mission to care uniquely for veterans and their families, and inspire the next generation of pilots.

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#71 Mike "Flash" McVay - Flying the A-10, F-16, and F-35: Insights from USAF Weapons School Instructor May 26, 2023

Mike "Flash" McVay is a United States Air Force Weapons School Graduate and Instructor. Flash's remarkable journey took him from flying the formidable A-10 Warthog to the mighty F-16 before ultimately becoming an accomplished F-35 fighter pilot.

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Bro Chat 12.0 May 15, 2023

Fighter pilots solving the world’s problems even though no one asked us. Fighter Pilot Bro Chat is a series where we bring interesting guest to talk about current issues, problems, future conflicts, and what we would do if we were in charge but again no one asked us so we will just leave it here. Bro Chat is a collaboration between the Afterburn Podcast and the Kodiak Shack Podcast.

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#70 Ed Calderon - China's Influence in the U.S. Drug Trade May 08, 2023

In this episode, John "Rain" Waters talks with Ed Calderon, a former police officer from Tijuana and an expert in non-permissive environments. The conversation delves into China's influence in Mexico and Mexican drug cartels and their role in fentanyl production. Calderon also shares firsthand experiences in law enforcement fighting drug cartels, as well as his personal journey immigrating to the United States and becoming a US citizen. This eye-opening conversation covers topics such as Mexican drug cartels, China, fentanyl production, law enforcement, and non-permissive environments, as well as drug trafficking and immigration. Ed shares thoughts about the dark side of drug wars, predictions for the future, and more.

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#69 Col (Ret) William "BIF" Mott | Fighter Pilot| From F-15C Eagle to F-22 Raptor Apr 22, 2023

Join the Afterburn Podcast as we delve into the accomplished career of Col (Ret) William "BIF" Mott, a seasoned fighter pilot who has served in the U.S. Air Force for decades. We'll discuss his early days defending the skies against Soviet threats in the F-15C Eagle, to his involvement in Operation Desert Storm and his time at the prestigious USAF Fighter Weapons School. Additionally, we'll explore his transition to flying the state-of-the-art F-22 Raptor, and the impressive capabilities of this advanced aircraft. Perfect for military history enthusiasts and aviation fans alike, this episode offers an insider's perspective on the life and experiences of a seasoned fighter pilot.

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#68 Phil Bozek | World Record Holder - Fastest Single Engine Plane Across the Atlantic Apr 08, 2023

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TAP #67 Erick "Hom" O'Connor Canadian CF-18 Fighter Pilot Mar 22, 2023

“Hom” is a CF-18 instructor pilot and former demo pilot. Additionally, “Hom” is the owner of an F-1 Rocket and big proponent for general aviation. We sat down at Oshkosh 2023 to hear a little about his story. Thanks to @E3AviationAssociation for capturing this interview. Find out more about E3 Aviation here: https://bit.ly/E3Aviation

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TAP #66 USAF Thunderbird Commander Lt Col "Astro" Elliot and USN Blue Angel XO "Fizzle" Fay Mar 19, 2023

Mike "Pako" Benitez from the Merge Newsletter & podcast joins forces with The Afterburn Podcast’s John “Rain” Waters to co-host an epic interview with the Commander of the Air Force Thunderbirds AND the Executive Officer of the Navy Blue Angels. We go behind the scenes with both teams to learn about leadership, flying, teamwork in a way you’ve never heard before.

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TAP #65 "Baldy" & Michael Thompson Mar 15, 2023

“Baldy” and Michael Thompson are brothers and board members of the Guns Garin Memorial Foundation. “Baldy” is an F-16 and Michael is a Pro Golfer playing on the PGA tour. They sit down to share a bit of their own personal stories and their involvement with GGMF.

This is the second segment of several you will see over the next few weeks about the Guns Garrin Memorial Foundation. TAP Ep 63 with "Croc" https://youtu.be/ZIZ9XRlcsdQ

GGMF’s mission is twofold. First, we are here to support local military families during times of hardship. Second, the foundation exists to help educate and encourage youth to explore a career in aviation. We accomplish both of these mission objectives by providing flight training scholarships, aviation education grants, and emergency monetary relief for military families in need.

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TAP #64 Vietnam Marine Corps Pilot Dave Lorenzo | Ejecting & Surviving from an F-8 Fighter Jet Mar 12, 2023

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Dave Lorenzo, a former United States Marine Corps fighter pilot, shares his incredible story in this episode. On January 9th, 1968, while conducting an attack mission, Lorenzo's F-8 was hit by enemy fire. Join us as we sit down with Lorenzo at the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, Florida, where he shares his harrowing experience and the lessons he learned as a Marine Corps pilot. This episode is a must-listen for aviation enthusiasts, military history buffs, and anyone interested in the brave men and women who have served our country. Special thanks to the E3 Aviation team and the museum for allowing us to capture this amazing story of courage, sacrifice, and heroism.
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#63 Joseph “Croc” Atherton | F-16 Fighter Pilot - President Guns Garin Memorial Foundation Feb 19, 2023

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"Croc" is a viper driver and the President of the Gun Garin Memorial Foundation (GGMF). He attended jet pilot training at Laughlin Air Force Base in 2010 and was a pilot training instructor in the T-6A from 2010-2015. He transitioned to the F-16 Viper in 2016, earning top graduate honors from the Basic Qualifications Course. He has multiple combat deployments in support of operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Syria. He also has a career in commercial aviation and is a First Officer at a major airline. He has been the president of the Board of Directors since its inception in 2021.

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Major Richard Charles “GUNS” Garin (Rick) was a loving, dedicated, and accomplished person who made the world a better place wherever he went. He was an incredible husband, father, brother, son, friend, and pilot. "Guns" was an F-16 Fighter Pilot/Weapons Officer at McEntire Air National Guard Base and passed away suddenly in July of 2020. Several of his friends and wife came together and founded GGMF. The Guns Garin Memorial Foundation has two missions. First, we are here to support local military families during times of hardship. Second, the foundation exists to help educate and encourage youth to explore a career in aviation. This organization was founded to honor his life and to inspire other young aspiring pilots to follow in his footsteps. The members of our board see the importance of preserving his memory through the efforts of the Foundation.

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Bro Chat 10.0 Feb 11, 2023

Fighter pilots solving the world's problems even though no one asked us. Fighter Pilot Bro Chat is a series where we bring interesting guest to talk about current issues, problems, future conflicts, and what we would do if we were in charge but again no one asked us so we will just leave it here. Bro Chat is a collaboration between the @TheAfterburnPodcast and @kodiakshackpodcast7691 About the Hosts: John "Rain" Waters – Former F-16 fighter pilot and host of the Afterburn Podcast Jeff "Vader" Brandon – Former F-16 fighter pilot and soon to be new F-15C fighter pilot Jeff "Bender" Page – F-35 fighter pilot, formerly F-16 fighter pilot This week Mike "Swag" Walker joins us to solve all the problems. "Swag" is an F-16 Weapons Officer with multiple combat and contingency deployments in the F-16.

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TAP #62 General (Ret) Mike "Mobile" Holmes Feb 07, 2023

General Mike “Mobile” Holmes was the Commander of Air Combat Command, leading a team of 159,000 military and civilian personnel at over 300 operating locations worldwide. He held a degree in electrical engineering and had extensive experience in various command and leadership positions throughout his career, including commanding fighter squadrons and wings and serving in the Office of the Secretary of Defense. Gen. Holmes was a seasoned pilot with over 4,000 flight hours, including 530 combat hours in the F-15 fighter jet. He played a crucial role in developing strategies, doctrines, and tactics for air, space, and cyber power employment, and ensuring air defense forces were prepared to face challenges in both peacetime and wartime.

In this episode of the Afterburn Podcast, we sit down with Gen Holmes to discuss his vast career as a leader in the U.S. Air Force. From his time from a young wingman in the F-15C to the Commander of Air Combat. Gen. Holmes takes us through his journey in the military, starting with the tense period in the 1980s preparing to fight the Soviet Union to post-9/11 combat operations. With over 4,000 flight hours, including 530 combat hours, Gen. Holmes provides valuable insights into the challenges leading one of the largest organizations to the future fight.

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Bro Chat 9.0 Jan 25, 2023

Join us 1/26 for Bro Chat 10.0 1830 est for a Live Stream of Bro Chat over on Youtube --> Click "Notify Me" so you don't me out. Bro Chat is fighter pilots solving the world’s problems even though no one asked us. Fighter Pilot Bro Chat is a series where we bring interesting guest to talk about current issues, problems, future conflicts, and what we would do if we were in charge but again no one asked us so we will just leave it here. Bro Chat is a collaboration between the Afterburn Podcast and the Kodiak Shack Podcast.

In this episode Dan “Satan” Levy joins us to talk about the current state of the A-10 community, how awesome shooting the A-10 gun truly is, and the Air Force’s new policy that requires officers to get a Master’s Degree in order to be promoted.

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Jeff “Bender” Page – F-35 fighter pilot, formerly F-16 fighter pilot

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TAP #61 Vice Adm (Ret) Mark "MRT" Fox Jan 17, 2023

Ep 61 Vice Admr (Ret) Mark “MRT” Fox

“MRT” began his naval career in 1978 after commissioning from the United States Naval Academy. He completed five fleet tours in the A-7 and F-18 with over 100 combat and contingency mission in Iraq, Libya, and the Balkans.

On 17 January 1991, “MRT” scored the first air-to-air kill of a MiG-21 during Operation Desert Storm. Prior to his retirement “MRT” served in numerous command tours, including Deputy Commander USCENTCOM, Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, and Director White House Military Office.

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Show Notes

(0:00:00) Intro

(0:01:50) Adm Fox's Background

(0:08:45) Standing up Navy's first F-18 Super Hornet Squadron

(0:12:32) Director White House Military Office

(0:19:10) Why I joined the Navy

(0:22:50) Experience of flying the F-18

(0:29:13) Mediterranean Aircraft Carrier Cruise in F-18 and fighting F-104s and F-4s

(0:31:05) Fighting in Libya - MiG-23 Intercept - Seeing an SA-5 Launch

(0:37:50) What it was like shifting from cold war mindset to desert storm

(0:41:50) Desert Storm

(0:51:25) January 17th 1991 Mission

(1:02:14) Mission and night of the shootdown

(1:15:10) MiG-21 Shoot down

(1:23:30) Almost shooting down a MiG-29

(1:42:30) LCDR Scott Speicher Shootdown, unknown status, and recovery

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Bro Chat 8.0 Jan 14, 2023

Episode 8.0 of the Bro Chat. In this episode, we welcome Billie Flynn, the former Senior Experimental Test Pilot for the F-35 program. Today we answer questions from Patreon supporters, discuss the F-35's capabilities, procurement wins and fails and a variety of other topics, including a hilarious story of how Vader accidentally ruined one of Bender's upgrade sorties in the F-16. Join the conversation and hear the inside scoop on all things military aviation with the Bro Chat.

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TAP #60 Dominic "Slice" Teich Jan 06, 2023

In this episodes I'm joined by Dominic "Slice" Teich, an F-16 fighter pilot, business owner, and author. We discuss the challenges and rewards of being a type A personality, and how Dominic got involved in aviation. He shares his experiences flying the F-16 and offers insight into the world of military aviation, business, and more. We also talk about his journey as a business owner and human. Plus the lessons he has learned along the way. Whether you're interested in aviation or just want to hear the story of an inspiring and accomplished individual, this episode has something for everyone.

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Bro Chat 7.7 - Dec 22, 2022

This was our first ever Live streamed Bro Chat (Watch it on YouTube) we cover everything from 6th Gen fighters, the B-21 Raider, debrief, and much more. Check out the Kodiak Shack Podcast with "Vader" and Bender & The Merge Newsletter + Podcast with "Pako."

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Bro Chat 7.0 Dec 15, 2022

Live Bro Chat December 17th at 11:00a eastern on the Afterburn Podcast YouTube channel. Click "notify me" so you don't miss out. This week "Drago" Walters joins the chat. "Drago" is a Viper Driver and Weapons Officer.

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TAP #59 Billie Flynn Dec 09, 2022

Billie Flynn joins me on the podcast to discusses everything from technology improvements to how fighter pilots use the bathroom to single pilot KC-46 operations to the next big air war. Billie is a career fighter pilot with over 40 years flying fast jets. He began his career in the Canadian Air Force flying the CF-18 and recently retired as the Senior Experimental Test Pilot for the F-35 Lighting II.

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TAP #58 David Bellavia Dec 01, 2022

David Bellavia was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions on November 10th, 2004 during Operation Phantom Fury in Fallujah, Iraq. He recently released his second book, Remember the Ramrods. Bellavia enlisted in the U.S. Army as an infantryman in 1999. n the summer of 2003, Bellavia’s unit deployed to Kosovo for nine months before receiving orders to deploy directly to Iraq to support Operation Iraqi Freedom. From February 2004 to February 2005, Bellavia and the 2nd Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, were stationed in the Diyala Province along the Iranian border. Throughout the year, his task force took part in the battles for Najaf, Mosul, Baqubah, Muqdadiyah and Fallujah.

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Bro Chat 5.0 Nov 22, 2022

Mike "Flash" McVay joins the Bro Chat with "Vader" and "Bender" from the Kodiak Shack Podcast. "Flash" has flown the A-10, F-16, and F-35. He has also instructed at the USAF's Weapons School. You can check out a great article by Flash over on War on the Rocks: Still Flying and Serving, Just Not Active Duty Today we talk SEAD, the next fight, near-peer threats, pilot retention, and more.

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Bro Chat 4.0 Nov 14, 2022

Back with "Vader" and "Bender" from the Kodiak Shack Podcast for round 4 of the Bro Chat series. We solved most of the World's problems on this episode but didn't write down any of the answers..yet again. Guess we will have to do it again.

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TAP #57 Richard McSpadden Nov 07, 2022

Lt Col (Ret) Richard "Spad" McFadden is the Senior Vice President of AOPA's Air Safety Institute. Prior to his time at AOPA, "Spad" lead large efforts in the IT industry after serving 20 years in the Air Force. His Air Force career began with him flying the F-15C and would later become the Commander and Flight Leader of the USAF Thunderbirds.

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Bro Chat 3.0 - "Vader" and "Bender" Oct 27, 2022

Back with "Vader" and "Bender" from the Kodiak Shack Podcast for round 3 of the Bro Chat series. We solved most of the World's problems on this episode but didn't write down any of the answers. Guess we will have to do it again.

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Fight's On! Episode Three Oct 20, 2022

Fun to jump on the the Fight's On! Aim High episode. This is a series over on the Fighter Pilot Podcast. This is episode 3 of 8. You can find episodes 1 & 2 over on the Fighter Pilot Podcast https://apple.co/3MA0fyI

The third Fight's On! episode explores Air Force flight school from selection through primary and advanced training to winging, culminating in assignment to a pilot's first combat unit as told through the eyes of an F-16 combat veteran.

Fight’s On! is an eight-episode series about combat aviation training focusing on how the U.S. takes newly minted (warrant) officers and molds them into combat aviators able to fight and win in today’s high-tech battlespace.

Told through the stories and experiences of U.S. military aviators in their own voices, Fight’s On! takes the listener on the journey of combat aviators from Initial flight training through advanced tactical training and multi-unit exercises, ultimately describing the current and near future systems and programs that will ensure American air dominance into the future.

Fight's On! is a production of Authentic Media in association with BVR Productions.

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TAP #56 Lt Col (Ret) Jack "Jocko" Trimble Oct 14, 2022

Lt Col Trimble commissioned into the Air Force in 1970. He initially served as a Weapon System Officer in the F-4 Phantom. From April until December of 1972 Lt. Trimble flew 175 combat sorties with 82 of those over North Vietnam. On 27 December 1972, Desoto 03, piloted by Major Carl Jefcoat and Lt. Jack Trimble was hit by hostile fire forcing the crew to bail out over North Vietnam. Several days later, they were confirmed as POWs. Lt. Trimble and Major Jefcoat were released on 29 March 1973 along with the fourth and last group of POWs to be released by the North Vietnamese. Lt Col Trimble went on to earn his pilot wings and flew the F-4 for the remainder of his career.

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"Vader" & "Bender" War Stories and More Oct 11, 2022

"Vader" and "Bender" rejoin to discuss everything from "Vader" transition from the F-16 to the F-15C, tanker shenanigans, frustrations, & "Vader" shares a story about "Rain."

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TAP #55 Michelle "Mace" Curran Sep 30, 2022

"Mace" joined me for an interview @EAA AirVenture 2022. She is the founder of Upside Down Dreams and a former F-16 fighter pilot and Thunderbird. She flew the Viper across the globe but now has ventured into new challenges.

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FAILED Ejection Seat - Pilot Killed - Counterfeit Components? Sep 15, 2022

On June 30th 2020, Lt David “MEZr” Schmitz was killed in an F-16 mishap at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina. He was assigned to the 77th Fighter Squadron which is apart of the 20th Fighter Wing. A recent article written by Rachel Cohen and published on Air Force Times highlights information never released to the public until now. “MEZr’s” ejection seat failed to work properly during an ejection sequence ultimately resulting in his death. A key component of the ACES-II ejection seat is the Digital Recovery Sequencer (DRS) which was determined to be at fault for the ejection seat failure. In this episode we talk about the revelations about suspected counterfeit chips and other components that were discovered during the investigation.

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TAP # 54 Kris "Tanto" Paronto Aug 21, 2022

Kris “Tanto” Paronto is a former Army Ranger and CIA Global Response Staff (GRS) operator conducting low profile security in high threat environments throughout the world. He was part of the CIA annex security team during the 2012 terror attacks on the US Special Mission in Benghazi, Libya which is portrayed in the movie “13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi.” He has deployed as a private security contractor to South American, Central America, the Middle East, and North Africa.

Kris is a public speaker, author, host of the Battleline Podcast and most recently the founder of E3 Firearms Association.

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TAP #53 Mark "Juice" Whisler (Part I) Aug 07, 2022

"Juice" started his career as a C-130 navigator and was selected to attend pilot training after his first assignment. He spent the remainder of his career as a fighter pilot flying the F-16. He currently serves as the Commander of Air Force ROTC Detachment 605 at North Carolina A&T State University.

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TAP # 53 Mark "Juice" Whisler (Part II) Aug 07, 2022

"Juice" joins me to discuss Air Force ROTC and some of the things he has experienced as a ROTC Commander

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TAP #52 - Jeff "Vader" Brandon & Jeff "Bender" Page Jul 22, 2022

"Vader" and "Bender" are career fighter pilots and branching out with the Kodiak Shack Podcast. They are looking to connect the frontline warfighter with those that innovate. "Vader" is a former F-16 Fighter Pilot now learning to fly the F-15C. "Bender" also left the world's greatest fighter and is now flying the F-35.

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TAP #51 Mike "Pako" Benitez Jul 17, 2022

How realistic is Top Gun Maverick? "Pako" takes us on a GBU-24 journey and breakdown of the mission in Top Gun. Spoiler alert, if you haven't the movie yet then you have failed.

"Pako" is breaks down key defense news weekly at https://www.themerge.co/ He is recently retired with 25 years in the USMC and USAF.

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TAP #50 - Billie Flynn Jun 24, 2022

Billie is the former Senior Experimental Test Pilot for the F-35. He has over 40 years in the fast jet business. He began his career in the Canadian Air Force as the first nugget to go through their CF-18 training. He served as an exchange pilot at the US Air Force Test pilot school where he worked on programs such as Auto Ground Collision Avoidance System (AGCAS) and thrust vectoring. He is an experiential test pilot and has done extensive flying in the F-18, F-16, Eurofighter, F-35 and many more.

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TAP #49 Andrew McKenna May 31, 2022

Andrew has found success in life but has had to overcome a few obstacles along the way. He is one of ten select civilian pilots selected to join the Air Force Heritage Flight Foundation. We flew numerous airshows and flyovers during my time as a demo pilot. In this episode Andrew shares a bit about his background, his path to success, and a few flying stories.

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TAP # 48 Joel "Thor" Neeb Apr 26, 2022

"Thor" is a former Eagle drive who beat cancer. "Thor" is a cancer survior and has an incredible story to share. He pivoted from the aviation world Air Force and pursued a career in business. We don't spend much time talking about the glory days of flying the Eagle. Instead we spend most of the episode talking about his life post Air Force.

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TAP: #47 Lt Col (Ret) Henry "Hank" Detering - Mar 25, 2022

"Hank" commissioned into the Marine Corps in 1967. He flew over 250 combat missions over Vietnam. During his time in Vietnam he flew the A-4, A-6, and served as a Forward Air Controller. During his tour in Vietnam he was awarded a Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star with a Combat "V," a Navy Commendation Medal with a Combat "V," and the Purple Heart.

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TAP: No Fly Zones - Mike "Pako" Benitez Mar 12, 2022

"Pako" joins me to discuss No Fly Zones. Their history, what it takes to make a No Fly Zone, and the feasibility of implementing a No Fly Zone over Ukraine.

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TAP #46 General Mark “Grace” Kelly Feb 21, 2022

General Kelly is the Commander of Air Combat Command. As the Commander he leads over 150,000 military and civilians across 240 locations worldwide. He is a career fighter pilot with over 6,000 hours in the F-15E, F/A-18, F-16, and F-35A. He has amassed over 800 combat hours supporting worldwide contingency operations.

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(Bonus) Super Bowl LVI - The Flyover Feb 11, 2022

This weekend's Super Bowl flyover will be one of a kind. A P-51 will be flanked by an F-35, F-22, F-16, & A-10. Air Combat Command's (ACC) single-ship demo teams & USAF Heritage Flight Foundation will bring the sound of freedom to the SoFi Stadium for Super Bowl LVI.

A camera will live stream the formation from the cockpit of the P-51. It can be viewed here: https://www.facebook.com/USairforce

In this episode I talk with Steve Hinton and Lt Col Chris "Nike" McAlear. Steve will be leading the formation in a P-51 (Wee Willy). Steve has a few notches on his belt. He is a Reno Air Race champion, flown in airshows across the globe, and can be seen flying in numerous movies.

"Nike" will be part of the team linking the NFL and CBS to the formation. He is a former Strike Eagle pilot (don't hold that against him) and currently flies as an aggressor in the T-38, predominately against the F-22. Additionally, he is the outgoing Chief of ACC Aerial Events. His team is responsible for all demo teams in ACC.

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TAP #44 Carl Miller Feb 07, 2022

Carl is a good friend of mine. He has spent over two years of his life in Afghanistan and during that time made some incredible friendships. When Afghanistan fell into Taliban control he and massive team of volunteers jumped into action to try and save as many lives as possible. You can support Operation Sacred Promise here:

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Our Afghan allies and their families have sacrificed everything to support us. Now it’s our turn to support them. 100% of your donation will be used to ensure that these families stay safe, warm, and fed.

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TAP #43 Dan "Satan" Levy Jan 29, 2022

"Satan" started his career as a civilian doing test in the world's greatest fighter...the F-16. He ultimately commissioned and went on to fly the mighty Hawg. We chat about his journey, current issues, and his experience.

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TAP #42 Part I - The Accident Investigation Board Dec 01, 2021

Captain Will "Pyro" Dubois was a fighter pilot assigned to the 77th Fighter Squadron. On 1 December 2014 "Pyro" was lost in a mishap on a combat mission in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. This is a three part episode.

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TAP #42 Part II - Matt "Blitz" Ayres - 77th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron Commander Dec 01, 2021

Captain Will "Pyro" Dubois was a fighter pilot assigned to the 77th Fighter Squadron. On 1 December 2014 "Pyro" was lost in a mishap on a combat mission in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. This is a three part episode.

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TAP #42 Part III - Stories of "Pyro" Dec 01, 2021

Captain Will "Pyro" Dubois was a fighter pilot assigned to the 77th Fighter Squadron. On 1 December 2014 "Pyro" was lost in a mishap on a combat mission in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. This is a three part episode.

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TAP #41: Ryan "Motor" Riley - F-16 Pilot, Thunderbird, Det 24/CC Nov 19, 2021

"Motor" has multiple combat tours in the Viper and has served on the USAF Thunderbirds. He is currently the Det 24/CC and is responsible for the development of Pilot Training 2.5 (UPT 2.5). We spend a large chunk of this episode digging into Pilot Training Next and UPT 2.5 as it has generated a few questions...

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TAP #40 Mike "Pako" Benitez - F-15EX, F-15E, F-18F, CH-46, CH-53 Oct 18, 2021

"Pako" started his military career in the Marine Corps as a door gunner in the CH-46 & CH-53. He ultimately crossed over into the Air Force as a Weapon System Officer (WSO) in the F-15E. He has five combat deployments under his belt. Pako has completed fellowships at DARPA, Congress, and in Silicon Valley.

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TAP #39: Brad Thomas - Silence and Light Founder, Retired Delta Operator / Ranger Oct 05, 2021

Brad served 20 years in the Army. During his time in the Army he fought as a Ranger in the Battle of Mogadishu and later completed multiple deployments as a member of Delta Force. Since retiring Brad has pursued his passion for music. He is a founding member of Silence and Light which is an all veteran band that donates 100% of their proceeds to various veterans organizations.

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TAP #38: F-16 Test Pilot - Lt Col (Ret) Russ "Cranky" Prechtl Sep 22, 2021

"Cranky" has flown over 30 aircraft and is a graduate of Air Force Test Pilot's School. He has logged time in the B-17, F-111, MiG-21, F-5 to name just a few. On top of that he has logged over 3,000 in the mighty Viper.

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TAP #37: Capt Haden "Gator" Fullam - A-10 Pilot/Demo Pilot Aug 23, 2021

"Gator" is the current A-10 Demonstration pilot. He comes from a family of fighter pilots and his family is full of fighter pilots to this day.

His biological grandfather, Wayne, was an F-105 pilot and was shot down over Vietnam. The day he was shot down he was flying with the callsign Pistol 01.

The man he grew up knowing as his grandfather, Roger, was career fighter pilot and was shot down over Vietnam in an F-105. The day he was flying he was flying with the callsign Gator 01.

Wayne and Roger were squadron mates. It wasn't until years after the war had ended that Wayne was officially declared KIA.

Today Gator and his brother Jay "Pistol" Fullam are Hawg drivers as well as his sister-in-law.

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TAP #36 Kevin Easley - Technical Rescue Fire Captain - Host: Tier 1 Talks Jul 27, 2021

Kevin is a career firefighter with over 20 years of service. He has been serving as a Captain on a Technical Rescue team for the past seven years. He is also the host of “Tier 1 Talks” podcast which interviews professionals from the military, law enforcement, and fire service.

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TAP #34 Mike "Hilts" Hilton - F-16/F-117 Jun 23, 2021

"Hilts" has flown nearly every block of the F-16. He has flown over the skies of Iraq and Kosovo. He has sat nuclear alert and has a few stories to share. He is currently the Chief Pilot at the only FAA certified test pilot program on the East Coast Piston2Jet.com.

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TAP #33: Col Doug "Smash" Yurovich - F-4, F/A-18, Test Pilot Jun 09, 2021

"Smash" joins me to talk about his career as a Marine fighter pilot. He is a test pilot and has survived an ejection at 380 feet.

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TAP #32: Conor Daly - Indy Car Driver May 28, 2021

Conor is a professional race car driver and currently competes in the NTT IndyCar Series. Watch Memorial Day weekend as he takes to the track in the Indy 500.

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TAP #31: Kevin Coleman - Air Racer - Air Show Pilot May 19, 2021

Kevin has aviation running through his veins. He is a professional airshow pilot and air racer. He was flew in the Red Bull Air Races and was recently selected as the only American to join the World Air Races as an AeroGP1 competitor in the inaugural upcoming season.

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TAP #30: John "Slap" McFarlin - F-15C Fighter Pilot - CEO Bogidope.com May 04, 2021

"Slap" joined the Air National Guard to become a Fighter Pilot. He is the founder of Bogidope.com as well as a pilot for a major airline.

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"There I was..." with Lou "Shiner" Nolting Apr 20, 2021

"Shiner" rejoins the podcast to share a story of engine trouble ending with him becoming a firefighter. You can listen to "Shiner" on episode #17.

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TAP #29: Steve "Sluf" Abshier - A-7, F-5, F-16, T-38, A-10, 727, 737, 747, & 777 Apr 20, 2021

"SLUF" began his career flying A-7's with two tours to Korat Airbase where he flew 63 missions, including the Mayaguez incident. He has seen a few things in his day and shares a bit of his story.

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#28: Yonel "Yogi" Dorelis - HH-60, Aeromedical Pilot, & Actor Mar 30, 2021

"Yogi" has served in the Marines, Navy, Army, and Air Force. He flew in the opening days of Afghanistan and received a Distinguished Flying Cross for a mission flown during Operation Anaconda.

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#27: Martin "Perty" Pert - Harrier, Hawk, Eurofighter, Red Arrows Mar 16, 2021

"Perty" joined the Royal Air Force right out of the gate. He has flown numerous aircraft and has a few "notches" on his belt. He has instructed, survived an ejection, gone to war a few times, and most recently successfully lead the RAF Red Arrows Demonstration Team.

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#26: Army Ranger CSM (Ret) JB Spisso Mar 02, 2021

JB served over 26 years in the Army, 10 of which was in Special Operations in the esteemed 75th Regiment. We chat leadership, his experience jumping into Panama during Operation Just Cause and a few other of his experiences. He is the Author of Warrior Leadership: Steps to Success for Leaders on the Ground.

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Dealing with missing goals, or marks.
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#25: SR-71 Blackbird Pilot - Lt Col (Ret) Les "Slash" Dyer Feb 16, 2021

"Slash" entered into the Air Force during the Vietnam War. He started his aviation journey flying the C-7 before transitioning across several platforms. By the time "Slash" retired he added the B-52, T-38, Hawk, SR-71, and A-10 to his flying resume.

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Q & A Session #1 Feb 09, 2021

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Why doesn't the Air Force wear full battle rattle when they fly?

What qualities do you value that you find day to day in your pilot peers?

What does a controlled ejection look like?

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#24: Discussion About F-16 Fatality - with F-35 Pilot Jeff "Bender" Page Feb 02, 2021

"Bender" is a fighter pilot, a former F-16 pilot and now he currently flies the F-35. In this episode we dive further into the mishap breakdown from episode #23. The goal is to bring more context to the events that unfolded on June 30th 2020 that resulted in the fatal mishap with Lt. David "MEZr" Schmitz.

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#23: F-16 Mishap - Fatality - 30 Jun 2020 Shaw AFB, SC Lt. David "MEZr" Schmitz Jan 19, 2021

On 30 June 2020, Lt David “MEZr” Schmitz was killed in an F-16 mishap at Shaw AFB. He was conducting a night mission qualification sortie. Upon his initial landing attempt his aircraft struck the instrument landing system antennas resulting in significant damage to his aircraft. Following approximately 30 mins of troubleshooting “MEZr” attempted to recovery the aircraft. Shortly after touching down the aircraft began to roll and he initiated the ejection sequence. Due to numerous failures he ejection seat failed to deploy the parachute contained within the seat

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#22: Brian "Casmo" Harris - AH-64 Pilot - Host The Low Level Hell Podcast Jan 06, 2021

Brian has 20+ years as an US Army Officer and Warrant Officer. Five years as an Armor/Cavalry officer as an M1 Tank and 120mm Mortar Platoon Leader. 15+ years as an Aviation officer with over 2,000 hours as OH-58D Kiowa Warrior and AH-64D/E Pilot. Two Combat Deployments to Iraq and one to Afghanistan.

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#21: A-10 Gun Malfunction Results in Blown Canopy & Gear Up Landing: Maj Brett "2Watt" Devries Dec 22, 2020

"2Watt" is an A-10 pilot and on July 20th, 2017 he was conducted a low angle strafe during an operational check flight. The gun malfunctioned which resulted in the canopy being jettisoned and damaging the aircraft's hydraulic system.

"2Watt" successfully recovered the stricken aircraft to a nearby field. For his superior airmanship he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.

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#20: F-35 Test Pilot, USAF Director AI Accelerator at MIT- Col Tucker "Cinco" Hamilton Dec 08, 2020

Col Hamilton is an Air Force Test pilot and has flown over 30 different types of aircraft. He has flown numerous military fighter aircraft, including the F-15C, F-15E, as well as the F-35A/B/C. He led a team of nearly 1000 individuals as the command of F-35 developmental test at Edwards AFB.

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#019: F-117, A-10, F-18, F-4 & Warbird Pilot Lt Col (Ret) Charlie "Tuna" Hainline Nov 24, 2020

"Tuna"is a former Air Force pilot and joins me on the podcast to talk about his aviation career. He has flown the A-10, the F-117, completed a Navy exchange in the F-18 (with well over 100 traps), and rounded out his career flying the F-4. He earned a Distinguished Flying Cross during a mission over Kosovo in the F-117.

He is a warbird pilot and restorer. He is checked out to fly the P-51, P-45, A-1, B-17, SBD, Avenger, B-25 and a few more.

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#018: U-2 Dragonlady Pilot: Lt Col (Ret) Jon "Huggy" Huggins Oct 26, 2020

"Huggy" started flying the U-2 in 1989 and flew it for the majority of his Air Force career until his retirement. Recently, he returned to fly U-2 as the USAF's first civilian instructor pilot to fly the high flying spy plane.

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#017 (Part 2) HH-60 Rescue Pilot: Maj Lou "Shiner" Nolting Oct 12, 2020

In this episode we discuss "Shiner's" second sortie where he was awarded his second Distinguished Flying Cross.

Less than 30 days after his first Distinguished Flying Cross, "Shiner" was tasked to rescue two army pilots downed in enemy controlled territory. During the initial insertion, his aircraft received enemy fire, striking his flight engineer. Over the next five hours "Shiner" and his crew would work to recovery the pilots and conduct a total of eight approaches.

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#017 (Part 1) HH-60 Rescue Pilot: Maj Lou "Shiner" Nolting Oct 12, 2020

In this episode Maj Lou "Shiner" Nolting and I talk about two sorties he flew while supporting operations in Afghanistan in 2011. "Shiner" is an HH-60 Air Force Pavehawk pilot, specializing in Combat Search and Rescue. On March 29th, 2011 "Shiner" and his crew were alerted to respond to an urgent evacuation of four critically wounded Soldiers. While setting up for a hoist extraction his aircraft came under heavy effective enemy fire. Rounds struck the main rotor, fuel tank, and number two engine. With a loss of power "Shiner" executed a pedal turn and plummeted forty feet in an effort to gain airspeed and save the aircraft and seven crew members.

Less than 30 days later, "Shiner" was tasked to rescue two army pilots downed in enemy controlled territory. During the initial insertion, his aircraft received enemy fire, striking his flight engineer. Over the next five hours "Shiner" and his crew would work to recovery the pilots and conduct a total of eight approaches.

For his efforts "Shiner" was awarded two Distinguished Flying Crosses.

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#016 (Part 2) Into the Fire, Saving 260+ People Surround by Fire – Chief Warrant Officer Joe Rosamond Sep 28, 2020

On the night of September 5th, 2020 two California National Guard helicopter crews rescued hundreds of individuals, many with severe burns and injuries. They were trapped with no means of escape during the Creek Fire. They navigated mountainous terrain, dense smoke, and darkness for hours. Truly impressive story. For their actions they were awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross by President Donald Trump. Their citation reads:

he President of the United States hereby awards the Distinguished Flying Cross to Chief Warrant Officer 5 Joseph Rosamond, Chief Warrant Officer 5 Kipp Goding, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Brady Hlebain, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Irvin Hernandez, Warrant Officer 1 Ge Xiong, Sergeant George Esquivel Jr., and Sergeant Cameron Powell of the California Army National Guard for distinguished acts of heroism and extraordinary achievement in aerial flight on September 5th, 2020.

The brave actions and superior airmanship of these soldiers resulted in the successful rescue of 242 adults and children from the rapidly developing Creek Fire in Central California. Their actions are in keeping with the highest military traditions of selfless service, honor, and personal — personal courage, and reflects a great credit upon themselves, the 40th Combat Aviation Brigade, the California Army National Guard, and the United States Army.

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#016 (Part 1) Into the Fire, Saving 260+ People Surround by Fire – Chief Warrant Officer Joe Rosamond Sep 28, 2020

On the night of September 5th, 2020 two California National Guard helicopter crews rescued hundreds of individuals, many with severe burns and injuries. They were trapped with no means of escape during the Creek Fire. They navigated mountainous terrain, dense smoke, and darkness for hours. Truly impressive story. For their actions they were awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross by President Donald Trump.

The President of the United States hereby awards the Distinguished Flying Cross to Chief Warrant Officer 5 Joseph Rosamond, Chief Warrant Officer 5 Kipp Goding, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Brady Hlebain, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Irvin Hernandez, Warrant Officer 1 Ge Xiong, Sergeant George Esquivel Jr., and Sergeant Cameron Powell of the California Army National Guard for distinguished acts of heroism and extraordinary achievement in aerial flight on September 5th, 2020.

The brave actions and superior airmanship of these soldiers resulted in the successful rescue of 242 adults and children from the rapidly developing Creek Fire in Central California. Their actions are in keeping with the highest military traditions of selfless service, honor, and personal — personal courage, and reflects a great credit upon themselves, the 40th Combat Aviation Brigade, the California Army National Guard, and the United States Army.

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#015 USAF F-16 Instructor Pilot Mason "Flint" Locke Aug 11, 2020

"Flint" teaches America's newest pilot training graduates how to fly the mighty Viper. He instructs students on the multi-role missions of the F-16.

He is a graduate of Texas A&M University and has flown the F-16 in three operational assignments. He has over 50 combat missions in support of Operation Inherent Resolve.

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#014 - USAF U2 Pilot Mike "Mongo" Ryan Jul 22, 2020

"Mongo" has to wear a space suit in his office to keep his blood from "boiling." Let that sink in for minute. "Mongo" walks us through his aviation journey and more importantly what it is like to fly on the edge of space in a U-2 Spy Plane.

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#013 – USAF C-40, C-130J & Airline Pilot – Brian Park Jul 08, 2020

Brian is currently an Air Force Reservist. He spent 12 years on Active Duty prior to joining the reserves and pursuing a career in the airlines. He is an ROTC graduate, former UPT T-1 instructor, C-130J, & C-40 pilot.

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#012 - Five Time World Aerobatic Champion, Airshow Pilot, Great American - Rob Holland Jun 22, 2020

Rob Holland pushes the aviation limits in the world of aerobatics and flying. Rob is a five-time consecutive World Champion and nine-time U.S. National Aerobatic Champion. He is both humble and approachable. All around great American, listen in to hear about Rob’s journey.

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#011- F-16 Flight Surgeon turned Orthopedic Resident -Eric “Knuckles” Schweller Jun 08, 2020

“Knuckles” played college football prior to joining the Air Force as a flight surgeon for an F-16 Fighter Squadron. We talk about the role of the flight surgeon and “Knuckles” journey to becoming a Squadron Flight Doc. “Knuckles” has now a year into his journey to becoming an Orthopedic Surgeon.

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#010: Red Bull Air Race Pilot, Airshow Performer, Instructor, Business Owner – Mike Goulian May 20, 2020

Mike Goulian is an accomplished pilot and businessman. He found a passion for aviation early in life and grew that passion into a successful career. The Goulian name is synonymous with excellence in the aerospace world. He raced on the Red Bull Air Race circuit for 12 years in the Master Class Series. He is one of the youngest pilots to win the US Unlimited Aerobatic Championship and he has won countless awards for his high energy airshow performance. Mike was able to do this while successfully running his family aviation business with his wife Karin.

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#009 - Combat Loaded F-16 Emergency Divert into Saudi Arabia: Kristin "Tally" Hollrith May 04, 2020

"Tally" tells her path to going to the United States Air Force Academy, flying the mighty Viper, and then a rather unique story while flying a combat mission on her last deployment.

Tally started off as a T-6 instructor pilot before flying the F-16. She is now a T-38 adversary pilot flying primary against the F-22 and F-35.

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#008 - IED Blast Survivor and Army Green Beret,- Caleb Brewer Apr 20, 2020

During a clearing operation in Sangin District in Helmand, Afghanistan Caleb and his team discovered a large Improvised Explosive Device (IED) factory. During the operation a pressure plate IED exploded underneath Caleb leaving him gravely wounded. Caleb’s journey to becoming a Green Beret is inspiring let along hearing his journey of recovering following the IED blast. Today, Caleb is an adaptive fitness instructor and continues to crush life.

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#007 –Tornado, F-22 Pilot, & CEO of Red 6 Daniel “Bond” Robinson Apr 06, 2020

"Bond" is a former Royal Air Force Tornado pilot, the first exchange pilot in the F-22 program, and founder of Red 6 Aerospace. He grew up in a relatively poor area of England and climb to the pinnacle of aviation. Following his father's suicide he returned home to run the family business. He has now combined his skills as a fighter pilot, a businessman, and life’s lessons to create an aerospace company focused on developing technology and augmented reality to help train our warriors for the next fight.

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BONUS - How to Become an Officer in the Air Force - Episode #006 Mar 30, 2020

Ever wonder what the requirements are to become an officer in the Air Force? The process to become an officer? Regardless of your answer you might find something useful inside this episode to apply to your everyday life. But for those of you seeking to become a pilot, this is your first step.

Capt Colin Slade, aReserve Officer Training Corps instructor, joins me to discuss the requirements and how to go about becoming an officer.

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#005 – Andy “Chaos” Davis -- “Humble, Approachable, and Credible” Mar 30, 2020

Chaos is an F-16 instructor pilot at the US Air Force Weapon School. In this episode we talk about his journey through aviation, the loss of his father in an aircraft accident, as well as the death of our friend and squadron mate “Pyro.” Chaos is the epitome of the Weapon School’s mantra of “Humble, approachable and credible.” A simple mantra that I feel is applicable to nearly everything in life for those looking to succeed.

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#004 – A-10 Demo Pilot – Maj Cody “ShiV” Wilton Mar 24, 2020

From providing close air support in the mountains of Afghanistan to leading the A-10 Demonstration team, ShiV has a great story as an A-10 pilot. His journey started as an enlisted airman serving as a Russian linguist on the EC-130. He excelled and earned a Officer Training School slot and subsequently went on to pilot training. We discuss challenges and hurdles he had to overcome to become a pilot as well as a few things he has learned over the years as a Hawg driver. And we might or might not talk about the mighty GAU-8 30mm gatling gun.

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TAP #003 Steve Reichert Feb 24, 2020

After surviving an IED blast in Iraq, Steve was medically retired from the USMC. Steve is credited with a kill of an insurgent from over 1600 meters when he was deployed to Iraq in 2004. He founded Tier 1 Group, which specialized in training for defense and other government agencies, and grew the company to an industry leader for defense and tactical training.

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TAP #002 - F-35 Pilot Maj Matt "Fitty" Tucker Feb 10, 2020

From fighting ISIS in Afghanistan to instructing in the F-35, “Fifty” talks about his journey in the Air Force. This episode covers everything from his initial medical disqualification to flying the most advanced fighter ever built. Also, we hit on why the F-35 evolution of the F-35, bad press, and how it is not a replacement for the A-10.

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22:40 – Going from calm to the firestorm

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26:50 – How do you orient in dynamic and stressful situations

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TAP #001 - A-10 Pilot - Maj Tyler "Leeroy" Schultz Jan 24, 2020

50 Special Ops troops are engaged in a heavy firefight with ISIS fighters. A-10 pilot, Major Tyler “Leeroy” Schultz (USAF) is called in and helps turn the fight around. His actions earn him the Distinguished Flying Cross. That day 83 ISIS fighters are killed during the 5 hour firefight. Listen in to hear “Leeroy’s” journey becoming an U.S. Air Force A-10 pilot and the actions he took to save 50 U.S. soldiers and numerous coalition troops.

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